The Impact of a Government Shutdown — 2023
Governance
Numerous federal government agencies and initiatives depend on yearly funding allocations approved by Congress. Annually, Congress must pass budget legislation for the upcoming fiscal year, consisting of 12 spending bills, one for each subcommittee overseeing appropriations.
Nourishing the Nation — The 2023 Farm Bill
Food & Beverage
The 2023 Farm Bill presents Congress with a unique opportunity to enhance food and nutritional security through federal nutrition assistance programs, ensuring all Americans have equitable access to affordable, nutritious foods.
Field to Table: The 2023 Farm Bill
Food & Beverage
Generally refreshed approximately every five years, the Farm Bill furnishes a consistent platform for policymakers to systematically and periodically tackle matters pertaining to agriculture and food.
United States International Trade Commission: Section 332 #2
Intellectual Property Trade
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field and promote competitiveness, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.
Insurance Overview: Major Medical, Short-Term, Fixed Indemnity
Health Care
The first and most common kind of insurance available is major medical. Major medical insurance plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are available in the small and large employee markets as well as the individual market.
The Future of Transportation — Congestion, Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency
Climate & Sustainability Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Manufacturing Technology Trade
The future of transportation holds immense potential for advancements that are beyond our current understanding. With the progression of technology, emerging innovations, and a growing focus on sustainability, transportation is set to evolve rapidly.
United States International Trade Commission: Section 337
Intellectual Property Trade
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to promote competitiveness and ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.
“Junk Fees”: Some of These Fees Are Not Like the Others
Financial Services
Fees are a common tool used by various sectors in the American economy to cover the costs of providing a good or service or to incentivize consumers to pay on time or comply with contracts or agreements. Recently, the term “junk fees” has been used to describe fees that consumers and legislators feel are unfair to those purchasing certain goods and services.